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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 486.83 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 486.83 and 202.86 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 486.83 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/486.83 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 486.83 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 98,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,757.32/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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